Acura MDX Acura MDX 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2009
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $57,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $54,688

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimTouringSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,950 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $36,002 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Navigation system 2,750        
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 2,475        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,750 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,475 0 0 0 0
Destination 615 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $43,315 $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175
Total Invoice $39,092 $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura MDX dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz SL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,983
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimTouringSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine253hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,315$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-9,345-11,395-10,045-11,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$91,330$131,180$128,430$186,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,850$37,100$95,350
Total Invoice$39,092$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-8,705-10,617-9,359-10,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$85,075$122,221$119,666$173,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,146$34,591$88,767

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelMDXSLSLSLSL
TrimTouringSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,475$16,820$18,870$17,520$18,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,345$11,395$10,045$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,705-10,617-9,359-10,704

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062009
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length188.7 in180.4 in
Width77.0 in71.5 in
Height68.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft310.2 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.